Athletics vs Yankees Picks and Prediction – 6/27/2025

In Friday night MLB action, the Athletics will travel to the Bronx to begin a weekend series against the New York Yankees. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Athletics (33-49) have split their previous ten games and are in last place in the AL West Division. On Thursday, Oakland managed just three hits during an ugly 8-0 road loss against Detroit. SP Jeffrey Springs (6-6) gave up three runs in five innings and was the losing pitcher. 

Twenty-seven year old righty Mitch Spence (3.84 ERA) will make his fifth start of the year for the Athletics. Last time out, Spence (4.2 IP) was tagged for eight hits and four runs during a 4-2 home loss versus Cleveland.

The New York Yankees have won 24 of their first 40 home games and hold a one-game lead over Tampa Bay for the top spot in the AL East Division. On Wednesday, New York SP Max Fried (10-2) lasted seven innings and became the first pitcher in the majors to reach ten wins during a 7-1 road victory against Cincinnati. OF Jasson Dominguez went 4-for-5 and scored twice for the Yankees (46-34). 

New York manager Aaron Boone will give the nod to right-hander Will Warren (4-4 4.66 ERA) on Friday. In his last start, Warren (6.1 IP) allowed two runs and struck out six batters during a 4-2 home victory versus Baltimore. 

New York SP Marcus Stroman (knee) made his second rehab start on Wednesday and could rejoin the rotation next week. Through 83 games, the Athletics rank 8th in OPS and 15th in runs scored. For the season, New York ranks 2nd in OPS and 4th in runs scored. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, New York Yankees win 7-4.